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tabling member printed

Dr Paul Monaghan

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2015-06-10T15:55:09.32Z

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Department for Transport

tabling member constituency

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

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Transport

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2015-06-10

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<p>Although there is no statutory requirement for Taxi and PHV drivers to undertake
disability awareness training, the Department for Transport’s best practice guidance
on Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing in England and Wales recommends local licensing
authorities work with operators, drivers and trade bodies in their area to improve
drivers’ awareness of the needs of disabled people. This includes encouraging their
drivers to undertake disability awareness training. A separate licensing regime regulates
taxi and private hire vehicles in Scotland and the Scottish Government publishes its
own Best Practice guidance.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Law Commission recently
undertook a wide ranging review of taxi and private hire legislation in England and
Wales and published their final report and a draft Bill on 23 May 2014, in which it
recommended mandatory disability awareness training for drivers. The Government will
respond to the report shortly.</p><p> </p>